We must NEVER use 'waiting to hear from Him' as an excuse for not doing what He has ALREADY commanded in the bible for us to do... proclaim the truth, care for orphans, serve others, be His hands of justice for the poor, and show compassion.

So, what are you waiting for??

Meet me at T4A on October 2nd in Austin, Texas to learn more about God's heart for orphans!!!

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Just heard in our sermon over the weekend that sometimes, God doesn't speak first, he waits for us to put our feet in the water in faith that he will part it. He wants our obedience to what he desires, but we truly walk by faith!

Beautiful. As always right from the heart. I wish adoption didn't cost so much. Yes, stepping out in faith, making cut backs and rearranging priorities are all called for...but sometimes, it just isn't enough and when I look at those pictures I want MORE. Please Lord. Send me! Use Me. Show me Lord!Praying for more treasures and less wordly desires!

Wow. Possibly the most powerful blog post I have ever read in my life. thank you so much for writing this and for being bold enough to share the real truth. I appreciate people that don't try to sugar-goat the harsh realities of these kids, and the pure selfishness of us Americans. So thank you.

I think visiting with you this morning was the highlight of my day! What a precious family you have. I'm thankful God chose to cross our paths! I've already forwarded your URL to several friends so you can expect even more adoption questions. :] You're a wealth of information!

Best!Post!Ever! One line summed it up... "We must NEVER use 'waiting to hear from Him' as an excuse for not doing what He has ALREADY commanded in the bible for us to do... proclaim the truth, care for orphans, serve others, be His hands of justice for the poor, and show compassion.

Amy, this post is amazing! Love how you said we must never wait to do the things God has already commanded us to do! So true!! We are so thankful to be moving forward in faith to bring our baby girl home!!!

Thank you for this. My hubby and I are in the process of becoming foster parents in hopes of adopting. I would LOVE to pursue adoption right now (actually yesterday)but my husband says he's not ready. He is all for fostering though. Probably has something to do with the money.I have been feeling discouraged because I want to adopt so badly and it seems adopting through the foster care system is not an easy task. Our biological children are 8, 6, 4, and 2. We do not feel prepared to adopt an older child at this time because our children are still so young. Please pray that my husband becomes open to adoption.

Even as the mom of 8, soon to be 10 internationally adopted children your post stirred my heart to tears! I know that as "mature" adoptive parents, our season of adopting is at its end and my heart ACHES and BREAKS over WHO WHO W H O will carry our mantle, who will carry the mantles of all the adoptive families who have also completed their ministry of bringing home children, WHO will pick up the mantle for the first or second....time. WHO will let their hearts be moved to pray and to act for the millions of children who do still wait. It is my deepest prayer that more families see the need, see their place in that need and actively pray and prayerfully act!!Thanks for this powerfully expressed post Amy!!

I am so glad you posted this! I'm going to link it up on our blog because I feel it's so important for other people to be knocked outta their comfort zone and come to a point where they see what goes on outside of our little worlds. Thanks for posting and for being such an awesome mom and advocate for what many of our hearts are so passionate about.

Beautiful... this post has such honest impact! I love it! My husband and I have three little ones and we're adopting again from Ethiopia - twins this time! I love your blog!Blessings.Jwww.gfinkfamily.blogspot.comBeneath the Acacia Tree

We're waiting no longer as of today. After yet another pregnancy announcement (we're infertile) I ranted to my husband about how we're dragging our feet with this adoption waiting around for money or whatever and he gave the go ahead to start the process with a cheaper agency. So yay!

I posted your quote on my facebook and it has been reposted time and again. God's word is just soooo good and it truly sets us free from all the garbage of this world. I love this post... so much so that I had to read it again.

I posted your quote on my facebook and it has been reposted time and again. God's word is just soooo good and it truly sets us free from all the garbage of this world. I love this post... so much so that I had to read it again.

I posted your quote on my facebook and it has been reposted time and again. God's word is just soooo good and it truly sets us free from all the garbage of this world. I love this post... so much so that I had to read it again.

I posted your quote on my facebook and it has been reposted time and again. God's word is just soooo good and it truly sets us free from all the garbage of this world. I love this post... so much so that I had to read it again.

Wow, I hope you don't mind, but I'm copying this as a note to my FB with a link to your blog. My friends these days don't check out links, but they'll read a note... Thanks for sharing your heart and putting words to what so many of us feel!Blessings!

Tonya is right, we all stole you quote and used it on our fb.I am Andrea, I have 9 children also. 4 biological and 5 adopted.1from China, 1 from Russia, 3 from Ethiopia. We have been home with our last 3 for about seven months now, getting into the swing of things. I just thought I would stop by to say hello. It is always great to find other radical people crazy about Gods nations, wanting to leave no orpahn, orphaned.

I am sitting here *waiting* for our second foster placement (child number 6) to arrive...they said they would be here 6 hours ago with him. In that time, the doubts and fears of taking another child have crept in. But your post just reminded me why I said yes!!! Amazing! THANK YOU! Can't wait to officially meet you at the conference!!!!!

awesome. against all odds, and all worldly wisdom, my husband and i are going to step out in faith and say 'yes' to God's call to adopt. thank you for reminding me that when God calls and we step out, He provides.

I love this post!!! Thank you so much for doing it!! I am wondering if you would let me recreate it into a slideshow to post on my blog and facebook, and on our organizations web page? I would of course give you credit. :)

Wow, I have spent several days trying to come up with the words that I have wanted to say in a new post on my blog. You just took the words right out of my heart. I posted the link to this post on my blog...I couldn't say any better than you just did!Amen!

Hi! I have just stumbled upon your blog tonight and WOW has God used this post to speak to me... My husband and I have been praying about adopting our daughter from Ethiopia since March! The tremendous cost is what has been holding us back from beginning the journey we believe God has called us to! Why Wait, why not trust is what I believe He is saying to me! And he used you to confirm this to me tonight! God bless you and your amazing family!!! bobi bobbitt edenton, nc bobbittblessings.blogspot.com

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Blessed mommy of nine- 4 the regular old way, 2 adopted from Guatemala, 2 adopted through the foster system, and one adopted from Ethiopia. Our family is serving the Lord in Guatemala at Village of Hope- a home for special needs children. I'm passionate about adoption and being a mom. I'm a work in progress, utterly reliant upon God. I'm easy-going, until I freak out. Organized, until I lose something. Laid back, until someone hurts the ones I love. I love taking pictures and writing. I adore big families and people who are willing to live life in an unordinary way. Come along on my journey and watch 'as my blessings grow'.
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